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Regional Pulse in New Zealand
Country pulse digest
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Regional Pulse in New Zealand
New Zealand's top trending searches in June 2026 covered key sports victories like Ruben Love's role in the Super Rugby Final, severe weather warnings across U.S.
Active topics
11
Search volume
62.2K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
11
Sports18% (2)
Money18% (2)
Culture18% (2)
Weather9% (1)
Entertainment9% (1)
Politics9% (1)
Life9% (1)
Health9% (1)
Why people are curious
People in New Zealand are driven by multiple intents including following major events and personalities, such as Ruben Love’s rugby performance and Anne Hathaway’s pregnancy announcement, to stay informed and engaged. The troubling weather warnings spurred worrying intent as residents sought to understand potential risks and safety measures. Interest in liquidation and Employment Relations Authority topics reflects an explaining intent, with users aiming to grasp the implications of business closures and legal cases affecting workers.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Severe Weather Warnings Issued Across Multiple US Regions: Severe weather warnings in June 2026, including heavy rain and thunderstorms in areas such as San Antonio and Kauai, are causing widespread concern.
Anne Hathaway Announces Third Pregnancy Amidst Media Buzz: Anne Hathaway's announcement of her third pregnancy in 2026 sparked wide media coverage and fan interest.
Schwebel Baking Company to Liquidate After Over a Century of Operation: The liquidation of the historic Schwebel Baking Company after 120 years has driven strong interest in liquidation processes.
Employment Relations Authority in Spotlight Amid Workplace Disputes: New Zealand's Employment Relations Authority gained attention due to notable employment dispute cases highlighting workers' rights.
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Ranked searches
What people are curious about in New Zealand
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01Sports
ruben love
Ruben Love was a key player in the 2026 Super Rugby Final where the Hurricanes won decisively against the Chiefs.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growth
super rugby final 2026super rugby finals
02Weather
weather warning
Severe weather warnings with potential heavy rain and thunderstorms were issued affecting regions including San Antonio and Kauai in June 2026.
20K+ searches · 700% growth
weatherwind warningsevere weather
03Entertainment
anne hathaway
Anne Hathaway publicly announced her pregnancy with her third child, drawing widespread media and fan attention.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growth
anne hathaway ageanne hathaway children
04Money
liquidation
The trend focuses on liquidation events, including the closure of the Schwebel Baking Company after 120 years.
5K+ searches · 1,000% growth
05Politics
employment relations authority
The trend involves cases of employment disputes handled by New Zealand's Employment Relations Authority (ERA).
2K+ searches · 1,000% growth
06Money
petroleum
The trend centers on petroleum industry developments and regulatory issues globally and in the U.S.
2K+ searches · 800% growth
07Culture
australia zoo
Australia Zoo has become a focal point in the media due to recent events involving its wildlife, owners, and public activities.
1K+ searches · 900% growth
08Sports
bulldogs vs sea eagles
Interest is rising sharply in NRL rugby league matches, especially involving Wests Tigers, Dolphins, Bulldogs, and Sea Eagles teams.
1K+ searches · 1,000% growth
wests tigers vs dolphins
09Culture
fathers day
Father's Day gift ideas and related activities are trending, with consumers seeking recommendations, deals, and ways to celebrate.
500+ searches · 200% growth
10Life
when is fathers day 2026
People are searching for the date of Father's Day 2026 and related gift ideas and events to plan celebrations.
500+ searches · 400% growth
11Health
bird flu australia
Searchers are concerned about the first confirmed case of H5 bird flu in Australia and its impacts on humans and poultry.
200+ searches · 400% growth
australia h5n1 bird flu case
Reporting and context
Source coverage helping explain why this topic is moving.
'Treated unfairly': IRD ends worker's employment after 29 weeks off work - NZ Herald
ERA orders interim reinstatement for fired MPI worker - RNZ
How the Employment Relations Authority works (2019) - The Press
Fired over a frozen octopus: Driver wins $20k after ‘pre-determined’ investigation - Stuff
'Retaliatory in nature': CAA investigator wins reinstatement after claiming unfair sacking - NZ Herald
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.